Dissecting Dense Paragraphs: Identifying Function and Focus
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a topic sentence in a paragraph?
A quote used to support a fact
The main idea of the paragraph
The first sentence of the paragraph
A sentence that repeats earlier points
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What's the purpose of supporting evidence?
To add random details
To give background stories
To prove the topic sentence
To distract from the main point
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word signals a shift or transition?
Finally
For example
However
Truly
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CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes a paragraph “dense”?
It uses short, easy sentences
It has a lot of abstract ideas
It starts with a question
It repeats the topic sentence
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do authors shift tone in a paragraph?
To confuse readers
To summarize a section
To change their topic
To guide readers’ perspective
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CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which would most likely be supporting evidence?
A. “In my opinion, this is wrong.”
B. “Students must learn more.”
C. “A 2023 study found a 15% drop.”
D. “Clearly, things are getting worse.”
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence?
The effects were immediate and widespread.
Studies revealed a major spike in flooding.
Climate change has reshaped weather patterns globally.
For example, 2022 had record-breaking rainfall.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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